The Pilates Lounge
Episodes
Living With Loukia - A story of Fibromyalgia
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On The Pilates Lounge Podcast, Katie Crane sits down with the founder of Live Young Pilates for a grounded, intelligent conversation about what it rea...
Fibromyalgia - A recap with Katie Crane
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On The Pilates Lounge Podcast, Katie Crane closes out her fibromyalgia series with a powerful reflective episode — weaving together the lived experi...
Fibromyalgia - Giving Yourself Permission to Heal with Kristin Windsor
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On The Pilates Lounge Podcast, Katie Crane speaks with Kristin Windsor, a somatic healing practitioner who shares her extraordinary lived experience o...
Fibromyalgia - Living with Fibro on the Mat
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On The Pilates Lounge Podcast, Katie Crane speaks with Lourdes, a Pilates teacher living with fibromyalgia, sharing her lived experience of chronic pa...
Fibromyalgia - Teaching with Carla Mullins
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On The Pilates Lounge Podcast, Katie Crane speaks with Carla Mullins, founder of Body Organics Education and a leading voice in working with complex c...
Fibromyalgia - Self Healing through Breath Reanne Murray
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On The Pilates Lounge, Katie Crane speaks with Reanne Murray, a mother, breathwork practitioner, and woman living with fibromyalgia. Reanne shares he...
Bursitis and How Pilates Can Help
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bursitis is one of those conditions that's often brushed aside with a cortisone shot and a pat on the back. But is that really healing—or just a qui...
Polyvagal Theory and Pilates in Practice
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why some clients struggle to stay present during class? Or why certain movements, even when modified, feel like "too much" for ...
Pilates For Back Pain
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back pain is one of the most common physical challenges people face—yet it's often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mismanaged. In this eye-opening ...
When does Reformer stop being Pilates?
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever walked into a "Pilates" class and thought… Is this actually Pilates? You're not alone. In this episode, host Katie Crane dives into the heart...
Is Menstrual Cycle Training A Complete Hoax?
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie Crane explores the increasingly popular concept of training with your menstrual cycle. Is it legit—or just another wellness t...
Words That Wound: The Harm Of Poor Cueing
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of The Pilates Lounge, hosted by Katie Crane! This week, we're diving into a powerful and often overlooked topic: how the w...
Honouring Pregnancy: A Pilates Perspective
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pilates Lounge podcast, Katie Crane discusses the profound journey of pregnancy, exploring the emotional and physical changes w...
Pilates Is Not About The Core
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Pilates Lounge Podcast, Katie Crane discusses the evolving understanding of the body and core muscles in Pilates. S...
The Courage To Charge What You Are Worth
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Pilates Lounge, hosted by Katie Crane! This week, we're tackling a topic that is crucial for Pilates profe...
From Burnout to Balance: How a VA Can Save Your Sanity & Your Studio
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In This Episode Katie Crane explores how Virtual Assistants (VAs) can help Pilates professionals streamline operations, cut costs, and reclaim valuabl...
Knowing Your Why
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie dives deep into the power of discovering and connecting with your "why" as a Pilates instructor. The teaching movement is just ...
The Mindset Of Money with Kristina Driskill
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Money mindset plays a pivotal role in business success, yet many health, wellness, and creative professionals struggle with deep-rooted beliefs around...
How to Hire When To Fire with Kristy-Lee Billett
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pilates Lounge, host Katie Crane sits down with award-winning HR expert and small business advocate Kristy-Lee Billett to unpac...
Defying Imposter Syndrome With Coach Danni D
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Katie Crane tackles a challenge that many Pilates instructors and creative professionals face—imposter syndrome. She's joined ...
Digital Detox In An Online World
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of The Pilates Lounge Podcast! In this discussion, Katie Crane delves into the intersection of wellness and our digital lives....
Stop Overthinking It with Rosemary Gattuso
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we sit down with Rosemary Gattuso, family mediator and author of "It's Not You, It's Me: A Chronic Overthinker's Guide to S...
Setting Intentions for the year
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pilates Lounge, host Katie Crane shares her reflections as a Pilates professional and unveils her guiding theme for 2025: Found...
Creating Community with Amy Rost
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Katie Crane kicks off this episode of The Pilates Lounge Podcast by introducing Season 2's primary focus—not just choreography or exercises but...
Auto immune conditions with Dr Ailina
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pilates Lounge, Katie Crane chats with Dr. Ailina Ismail, a Functional Medicine Coach who helps busy women beat fatigue, aches,...
What Your Body Already Knows with Courtney Moore
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pilates Lounge podcast, Katie Crane chats with Courtney Moore, an intuitive healer with a background in Classical Chinese Medic...
The Transformative Power of Breathwork with Jenny Cheifetz
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pilates Lounge podcast, host Katie Crane chats with breathwork coach Jenny Cheifetz about the transformative power of breathwor...
Postnatal Pilates with Alice Johnstone
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pilates Lounge podcast, host Katie Crane sits down with Alice Johnstone, a passionate postnatal Pilates coach on a mission to r...
Preparing For the Future by Reflecting On The Past
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we near the end of the year, Katie Crane takes a moment to reflect on the journey so far and invites you to do the same. In this heartfelt episode ...
A Growth Mindset with Julie Demsey
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pilates Lounge Podcast, Katie Crane sits down with mindset coach Julie Dempsey to dive into the importance of a positive growth...
The Layering Effect
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pilates Lounge Podcast, Katie Crane breaks down the concept of the layering effect in Pilates teaching. This technique is a gam...
Nerding Out About Feet with Andy Bryant
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie Crane speaks with podiatrist Andy Bryan, who has 25 years of experience focusing on natural foot function, including the past s...
Self care is health care
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of *The Pilates Lounge Podcast*, Katie Crane dives into the dual facets of being a Pilates professional: managing the business side an...
The business of Pilates with Lesley Logan
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pilates Lounge Podcast, host Katie Crane sits down with Lesley Logan, NCPT, to dive into the often-overlooked business side of ...
Unwinding inside: How stress tightens the pelvic floor & what you can do about it…
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pilates Lounge Podcast, host Katie Crane explores the multifaceted topic of the pelvic floor, emphasizing its critical role in ...
What is a Pilates instructor and how do we identify as a profession with Carla Mullins?
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pilates Lounge podcast, host Katie Crane speaks with Carla Mullins, a seasoned Pilates professional and educator. Carla Mulli...
Instead of Belly Button To Spine...
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pilates Lounge podcast, I explore the limitations of the "belly button to spine" cue for core activation. While this cue has be...
It's More Than Physical - Neurokinetic Therapy with David Weinstock
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I chatted with David Weinstock, the brilliant mind behind Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT). We dive into the fascinating journey of how NKT came ...
Pelvic Floor Atrophy in Menopause
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie Crane dives into the topic of pelvic floor health for women in menopause and post-menopause. She highlights the importance of r...
Pilates for Neurological Conditions
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Zoe Anderson, a passionate neurological physiotherapist with a deep-rooted love for Pilates. Zoe's journey began at LaT...
Why Mentoring Should Be on Your Radar
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into the vital role of face-to-face mentoring in the Pilates industry. I'm concerned about the potential dilution of our pract...
Pilates for athletes with Tom McCook
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Tom McCook, an internationally recognized Master Pilates Teacher, Franklin Method Educator, and C...
How To Stop Programming and Start Teaching
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How To Stop Programming and Start Teaching In this episode, I delve into the balance between programming, lesson planning, and the actual teaching of ...
A Conversation with The Neck Physio
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, welcome back to the Pilates Lounge Podcast! I'm your host, Katie Crane. In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael O'Re...
The Journey Of Learning
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I delve into my journey as a Pilates professional, sharing insights on guiding students through their final exams, the energy I see i...
Moving Through Menopause
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Movement teacher Dinah Siman, Dinah spoke about women's experiences and challenges during menopause, focusing on its impact on their bodies and common...
Loving my Endo, Pelvic Pain & Fibroids
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie Crane candidly shares her journey of navigating life with endometriosis, fibroids, and pelvic pain. She delves into the hurdles...
Osteoporosis and Bone health with Lisa Jackson
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pilates Lounge podcast, Katie Crane talks with Lisa Jackson, Lisa is a Principal Trainer under the Pilates Alliance Australasia...
The Evolution of Movement with Madeline Black
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pilates Lounge, Katie Crane interviews Madeleine Black, a distinguished movement expert with over 35 years of experience, who d...
The History of Pilates with Sean Gallagher and Elaine Ewing
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie Crane, Elaine Ewing, and Sean Gallagher, Pilates history buffs, discuss the importance of preserving the history of Pilates and...
Moving forwards in Circles
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pilates Lounge, Katie Crane delves into the concept of progression in Pilates, underlining the unique journey each individual e...
How Our Thoughts Create Our Reality
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie Crane shares her journey of overcoming chronic pain and how our thoughts shape our experiences. She stresses the significance o...
Communicating with Effective Cueing
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie Crane delves into the essence of effective communication and cueing in Pilates. Katie Crane underscores the importance of compr...
Overcoming Obstacles
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie Crane delves into the compelling theme of individuals overcoming adversity. She stresses the significance of understanding peop...
Bend But Don't Break
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pilates Lounge Katie Crane discusses hypermobility and connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hyp...
You Are Enough
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pilates Lounge Katie Crane reflects on her conversation with Pilates Elder Mary Bowen and discusses the common challenges faced...
Understanding Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome EDS with Jeannie Di Bon
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pilates Lounge, host Katie Crane sits down with international advocate and movement therapist Jeannie Di Bon to discuss Ehlers-...
Embracing Menopause with Angela Counsel
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Pilates Lounge Episode explores menopause's impact on women's health. Angela Counsel, a naturopath, kinesiologist, and mindset coach, joins Katie ...
Pilates Elder Mary Bowen : Self-Discovery and Personal Evolution
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Pilates Lounge, host Katie Crane sits down with a remarkable guest, Mary Bowen, a 95-year-old Pilates practitioner and ...
Wrapped In Fascia - The Lateral and Spiral Lines
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Myofascial slings work in harmony to create strength and stability during movement which reinforces the concept that we need to train movement pattern...
It Hurts So Good - Fascial Slings and Tension
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Now, if you've never heard about fascial slings, or facial movement fascial lines, then this may be super new to you. So stick with me because you ar...
Unravelling The Psoas
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"So this is where I think of the psoas as a core muscle or as part of the core. It's not so much part of the core, you know like I think of the transf...
17 Rules for 17 Years of Pilates Bliss
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"As I reflect on the 17 years that I've been a Pilates teacher and that I've been in business for myself as a Pilates instructor, I think of all of th...
3 reasons to choose online Pilates teacher training
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"The reality of it is becoming a Pilates instructor takes commitment takes courage. It takes a sense of urgency. It takes being uncomfortable out of y...
Meanderings of the Vagus Nerve
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I learned that when we have inflammation in the body, it's never just on one part of the body. It ends up being a systemic experience." - Katie Crane...
The Psychology of Pain
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"So Pain is a positive thing. Pain is the body's way of communicating so that we stay alive."-Katie Crane In today's episode of The Pilates Lounge, ...
The Physicality of Stress
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"There's two types of stress, actual stress or real stress and perceived stress, no one is worse or better than the other No, neither perceived stress...
Exploring Fascia through Yoga - Interview with Lisa Babuik
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Movement is life. Movement is how we live, it's how we animate ourselves in the greater cosmos of the world." Welcome to the Pilates Lounge podca...
Good Form and Does It Even Matter?
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Good form means that our clients are safe." -KATIE CRANE In this episode of the Pilates Lounge, I delved into the topic of form in Pilates and its si...
Understanding Scope of Practice in the Pilates Industry
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"It is a super important topic and something that we all need to be considering for our own clarity of what it is that we do, for the safety of our co...
Arches and Pelvic Pain in Pilates
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I'm always looking at the relationship between these arches or these domes and in my eyes or my mind, I'm always connecting the domes or the arches a...
Neutral Spine VS Natural Alignment
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the crucial yet often misunderstood concept of neutral spine versus natural alignment in fitness and movement practices...
Importance of Flow in Pilates
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Flow is a state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter." -Katie Crane In this episode of The Pilates Lounge...
Pilates Principle of Breath
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Movement really is one of the key factors in teaching people to breathe better or breathe correctly." - Katie Crane In this episode, we dive deep i...
The First Four Pilates Principles
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I truly believe that Pilates has the potential to change lives." - Katie Crane Welcome to The Pilates Lounge! In this inaugural episode, host Katie i...
Welcome to The Pilates Lounge
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Pilates & Movement Journey, a show tailored for Pilates Professionals, movement educators, and enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in transfo...